Multi-Family Garage Sale:
Sunday, August 30
Levittown Lanes
Senior Appreciation Week:
Monday, August 31
Backpack Donations Wanted:
Thursday, September 3
Saturday, August 29
Trash2Treasure Street Fair/Cookout
From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., there will be a Hicksville community cookout and yard sale at the Hicksville Boys & Girls Club, 79 W. Old Country Rd., Hicksville. The rain date is scheduled for Sept. 12. The club is across the street from the local IHOP. This event will be hosted by Cornerstone, a new church in the Hicksville area. All proceeds raised will go directly to the Hicksville Boys & Girls Club. There are two ways you can help: Donate items from around your home that you no longer use. (To arrange a pickup, contact Mike by e-mail at mikeytheshoe@me.com or call the club 822-KIDS); or you can show up at the Hicksville community cookout and yard sale and buy a few items you need. There will be free food, free face painting, free sand art and more.
The Taming of the Shrew
Presented by A Small Company In America. Directed by Scott E. Jarvis of Port Washington with a great cast of new and veteran ASCIA members. The cast includes John F. Anderson (Sea Cliff), Susan L. Blake (Glen Cove), Courtney Connolly (Rockville Centre), Jesse Lee Combs (Lindenhurst) Arielle Harding (Mill Neck), Anthony Mattera (Holbrook), Ashley Mattera (Holbrook), Karl K. Melissen (Deer Park), Greg Moller (Levittown), Brian Rossi (Levittown), Michael Schlapp (West Hempstead), Paul Wallace (Franklin Square) and Stephen T. Wagner (Hicksville). This production will be presented at New York Institute of Technology’s Old Westbury Campus, in Salten Hall, Northern Blvd., at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 for evenings; $18.00 for matinees; with a senior discount of $2 off each ticket; student and children’s tickets always $10. Call 686-7894.
Sunday, August 30
Temple Sholom Annual Membership BBQ
Join the temple’s rabbi, cantor and Temple Sholom congregants from 1 to 4 p.m. on Aug. 30 at Cantiague Park, Section A-2, for an afternoon of fun, food and games. RSVP by Aug 13 to 334-2800 with number of people attending.
Multi-Family Garage Sale
From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. there will be a huge multi-family garage sale to benefit Temple Beth-El of Bellmore. There are sure to be lots of treasures and bargains. The garage sale will be held at 1265 Bellmore Rd., south of Jerusalem Ave., near the temple. Just a block south, across the street at the temple, 1373 Bellmore Rd., there will be a Judaica Shop sale from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and a raffle for Shopper’s Certificates. Come see the beautiful selection of holiday and ritual items as well as hostess gifts and toys. Enter through the parking lot in the rear of the building and park there to walk to the garage sale. For more information contact the temple office Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 781-2650 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Monday, August 31
Levittown Lanes Senior Appreciation Week
Sponsored by Legislator Dennis Dunne. Enjoy three free games of bowling. Door prizes, light refreshments. Fun for all seniors at North Levittown Lanes, 100 Schoolhouse Rd., Levittown (735-3900) on Aug. 31 and Sept. 2; South Levittown Lanes, 56 Tanners Ln., Levittown (731-5700) on Sept. 2 and 4. Bowl anytime between 9 a.m. and noon. See ads on league sign up and Labor Day specials. Go to www.levittownbowling.com.
Tuesday, September 1
Temple B’nai Torah Open House
Temple B’Nai Torah, 2900 Jerusalem Ave., Wantagh, is hosting Open Houses on Sept. 1 and 8 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. and Sept. 13 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, contact Temple B’nai Torah at 221-2370. The temple is a Reform Congregation, affiliated with the Union of Reform Judaism.
Central Nassau Chapter #1592 AARP
Meets at 1 p.m. on the first Tuesday (except July and August) of the month at Levittown Town Hall, Levittown Pky. and Beech Ln., Hicksville. Anyone over the age of 50 and a national AARP member is invited to attend. For information call 794-9158. Program: Irish storyteller Jim Hawkins will entertain.
Wednesday, September 2
Shule Open House
I.L. Peretz Jewish School, East Meadow – engaging, child-centered, family-friendly Jewish education, dynamic faculty, Bar/Bat Mitzvah preparation. No membership fee. Music and arts program and celebration of High Holidays and all major Jewish holidays included. Open house will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Call 794‑0506 for information. Open house will also be held on Sept. 6 from 10 a.m. to noon.
Thursday, September 3
Backpack Donations Wanted
Between 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., gently used backpacks will be collected at East Broadway Elementary School in the cafeteria/all purpose room. Join fifth grade students Erin Vaughan Ware, Alanna Hallahan and Evagalia Roditis, along with faculty member Jen Thearle, as they collect backpacks that will be distributed to other Long Island students through the John Theissan Foundation.
Brain Tumor Support Group
The Guardian Brain Foundation Support Group for survivors and their family members will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at the North Bellmore Library, 1551 Newbridge Rd., N. Bellmore. Facilitator Donna Vignola, MSW, LCSW. Call 631-271-3292. Go to www.guardianbrain.org. Also on Oct. 14, Nov. 5, Dec. 3.
Wednesday, September 9
NC Camera Club Open House
If you are eager to take your photography to a new level, join the Nassau County Camera Club for our first meeting called “The Summer in a Snap” with members showing and telling about images they have produced this summer and their “shooting” adventures. There will be refreshments and time to renew friendships and make new ones. All programs are free and start at 8 p.m. in the Community Room in the Levittown Library, 1 Bluegrass Ln. For directions to the library, call 731-5728. For more information about the club, visit www.NassauCountyCameraClub.com. The club is devoted to enhancing member’s enjoyment and knowledge of photography. Membership is open to all amateur film and digital photographers over the age of 17.
Thursday, September 10
Free Mammograms/Cervical Exams
To uninsured women over the age of 40 provided by the Cancer Screening Partnership at Nassau University Medical Center. Free take-home test for colorectal cancer for women 50 and over and their partners will be distributed. These services are offered in conjunction with NUMC, North Shore/LIJ Health System, Planned Parenthood, South Nassau Communities Hospital and others, starting at 8:30 a.m. at NUMC, 2201 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow. Appointments are necessary. Only a form of identification with photograph is necessary. Call 572-3300 for appointment and exact location of screening exams. Also on Oct. 10, Nov. 14, Dec. 12.
Identity Theft Seminar
Assemblyman David McDonough (R, C, I – Merrick) will be holding an event which will focus on helping individuals prevent identity theft. 3 to 5 p.m. at Wantagh Public Library, 3285 Park Ave., Wantagh. Joining Assemblyman McDonough will be a representative from Attorney General Andrew Cuomo’s office. For more information, contact Assemblyman McDonough’s District Office at 409-2070.
Friday, September 11
Wine and Cheese Open House
Community Reform Temple, 712 The Plain Rd., Westbury, invites all those interested in learning about the congregation to attend at 7:30 p.m. Meet the rabbi, cantor, religious and Hebrew school administrator, temple officers and other members. Call 333-1839.
Saturday, September 12
Festival
At Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, 369 Green Ave., East Meadow, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Featuring ethnic food, children’s games, vendors, flea market, raffle, interactive church tours and religious books and items. Held rain or shine. For more information, call 483-3649 or log onto www.htocem.org.
Defensive Driving
Sponsored by the Community Center of Plainview-Old Bethpage and the N.Y.S.P. State approved for insurance and point reduction. 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Plainview Middle School, Central Park Rd. To register call 1-516-495-4786. There is a connection problem in some areas of Nassau County. You must dial 1-516 first even if that is your area code.
Upcoming Events
Seeking Local Artists
The Autumn Artique, sponsored by the First Presbyterian Church of Levittown, will be held on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Autumn Artique will feature the artwork of church members and local residents as well as glassware, antique china, linens, toys, holiday decorations, books and more. Display space is available to artists who wish to exhibit and sell their work for a nominal fee of $25 for an 8’ display space. The exhibition area will be indoors at the church facility, 474 Wantagh Ave. Levittown. Call the church office 665-6112 to obtain a registration form and to reserve space. All requests for space and registrations must be received by Sept. 22.
Long Island Masterworks Auditions
The Long Island Masterworks will be auditioning experienced singers for its 20th Anniversary concert in November, featuring music by 20th and 21st century composers, including the world premiere of a new piece commissioned by the Masterworks. To schedule an audition, contact Jim McLean at 631-434-9034, or email at jmcle6@aol.com.
At Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Located at 3434 Hempstead Tpke. The following events are offered:
• Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will be hosting “Crocodile Dock” Vacation Bible School this year. It will run from Aug. 17 through Aug. 21 from 9 a.m. to noon or 1 to 4p.m. All children from age 3 through 5th grade are welcome. So don’t miss out on all the fun this summer. For information call 731-7387.
• Vendors needed for the church’s Fall Craft Fair to be held on Sept. 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be arts and crafts vendors, refreshments and a bake sale. Call 491-2192 for information or an application.
• The church announces its new children’s program. Pioneer Club will begin Sept. 23. The Pioneer Club is on the order of the Boy Scouts/Girl
Scouts. It’s open to different age groups. For more information and/or an application contact 731-7387. We look forward to seeing you.
Free Concerts/International Nights
At the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre at Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. All shows begin at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise indicated:
•Aug. 30: Israeli American Night
•Aug. 31: Tribute to Harry Chapin
Ongoing
Weekly Events
•Homemakers Club Levittown Day Chapter meeting from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays at the VFW Hall Post #9592, Hickory Lane, Levittown. Call 579-4420.
•Adult Education led by Rabbi Alan Lavin at the Farmingdale Wantagh Jewish Center, 3710 Woodbine Ave., Wantagh. Course #1 Torah Reading Skills. Learn and sharpen your basic skills to read Torah. Mondays at 7 p.m. Course #2 Basic Talmud. Learn the legends, laws and background of the Wisdom of the Rabbis. 8:10 p.m. Call 785-2445.
•Do You Speak Yinglish? The Yiddish Club, an entertaining, enjoyable, social experience, allows individuals of varying language abilities to speak “Yinglish,” a combination of Yiddish and English. Members and nonmembers alike are given an opportunity to read, speak and tell stories related to their Yiddish experiences. The Yiddish Club meets every Monday from approximately 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Farmingdale Wantagh Jewish Center, 3710 Woodbine Ave., Wantagh. For additional information, call 785-2445.
•Overeaters Anonymous. Are you a compulsive overeater? Under eater? Overeaters Anonymous can help. There is a meeting on Tuesdays on the corner of Salisbury Park Dr. and Carmans Rd., East Meadow, across from the firehouse from 7:45 to 9:15 p.m. Call for directions 997-4534. For information about the meeting call Nancy 798-2547 (between 7 and 9 p.m.) or Ed 845-5423.
•Duplicate Bridge, ACBL-sanctioned. Run by Certified Bridge Director Mayer Wiesen. Tuesdays from 1 to 4:30 p.m. at Temple B’nai Torah. Bring a partner, a friend or come alone. $7 donation. Refreshments served. For players interested in a friendly laid-back game, send name, phone and email address to Temple B’nai Torah, 2900 Jerusalem Ave., Wantagh, NY 11793, or drop in the Brotherhood box in the temple office. For additional information, call 221-2370.
•Business Networking International. Join the “All In” chapter of BNI at its breakfast meeting every Tuesday at 7 a.m. at the East Bay Diner, Merrick Rd., Seaford. Referrals are exchanged between local business people to help their businesses grow. Call Denise Langweber for more information at 765-2800, or meet the group there.
•Overeaters Anonymous meeting every Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 474 Wantagh Ave., Levittown. Do you have a problem with food? We are a 12-step group for those who eat compulsively. Call 794-1333.
•Alzheimer’s Support Group for Caregivers will be held at The Bristal Assisted Living, 40 Merrick Ave., East Meadow, every Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Caregivers are welcome to bring their loved ones who will participate in a Reflections Program while the support group is meeting. Call Kate Schneider 542-0800, ext. 1025 to register or for more information.
•Duplicate Bridge Game every Wednesday at 12:15 p.m. at the Farmingdale Wantagh Jewish Center, 3710 Woodbine Ave., Wantagh. Sessions are $8 and are run by Ellen Davidoff, an accredited director and teacher. Open to the public. Enjoy yourself while earning master points. Call 785-2445.
•The Mid Nassau Jewish Retirement Club meets every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Temple Emanuel, 123 Merrick Ave., East Meadow. Refreshments and entertainment at all meetings. Come and make new friends. Call Dorothy 481-9508.
•Gam-Anon meeting, an anonymous program for spouses, adult children over 18, family and friends who may be affected by a gambling problem. 24-hour hotline 321-2883. Fridays at 8:30 p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Hempstead Tpke., Levittown.
•The Massapequa Ballroom Dance Society hosts a full-course hot buffet Dance Luncheon, open to the public, on Fridays from noon to 3:30 p.m. at Manor East Catering Hall, 201 Jerusalem Ave., Massapequa. Dance to all your favorite music with a professional DJ. Singles area and couples. $15 donation. Call 718-332-7825 or email Dancezee@aol.com.
•Adult Yiddish Classes beginners and advanced beginners/intermediates. Sundays at the Nassau Cultural Center, 574 East Meadow Ave., East Meadow. To register call 794-0506.
•New Attitudes Singles meets every Sunday at 6 p.m. at PieSanos Pizzeria, 2330 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow. Call 851-6114. Singles meet and greet. Introductions and discussion. Fee $10 plus expenses.
Monthly Events
•East Meadow-Levittown JWV Post #709 meets every month except July and August. 8:15 p.m. on the second Monday at the East Meadow Jewish Center, Prospect Ave. and 10 a.m. on the fourth Sunday at Levittown Hall, Levittown Pky. New members always welcome. For questions call 794-8226.
•Korean War Veterans of NC Chapter #1 regular monthly meeting at 8 p.m. (1:30 p.m. during the winter months) at American Legion Post #1711, 3123 N. Jerusalem Rd., Levittown. The chapter meets on the third Monday of every month (except July and August). Call 334-1025.
•Levittown Historical Society. If you are interested in helping collect memorabilia, photographs, appliances and furnishings from the early days of Levittown, come down for an interesting evening. All welcome. No admission charge. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Abbey Lane Elementary School, Gardiners Ave. Meetings are held on the third Monday of the month (except July, Aug., Jan., Feb.). For more information call 822-7505.
•NC Mammography Unit will be at the Israel Community Center, 3235 Hempstead Tpke., from 9 am. to 2 p.m. every fourth Monday of the month except July and August. Call 731-2580 for registration.
•Faith on Tap. The object of “Faith on Tap” is to address concerns of people in their 20s and 30s on issues of faith and morals, which have an impact on the lives of individuals, families, local communities and society at large. 7 to 9 p.m. on the last Monday of the month at the Wantagh Inn, across the street from the Wantagh railroad station. Admission is free. Call 378-0665. Not held in December, May, June, July or August.
•Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group held on the first Tuesday of every month from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the East and West Conference Rooms on the Main Floor at Nassau University Medical Center, 2201 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow. For information call Linda McCammon 543-2245, ext. 212.
•Central Nassau Chapter #1592 AARP meets at 1 p.m. on the first Tuesday (except July and August) of the month at Levittown Town Hall, 201 Levittown Pky., Hicksville. Anyone over the age of 50 and a national AARP member is invited to attend. No fee. For information call 794-9158.
•East Meadow Lions meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the East Meadow Library. Call John Persich 334-3730.
•Performance Poets Association meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 8 p.m. at The Cup Café, Railroad Ave., Wantagh. Hosted by Cliff Bleidner and Irene Wright. $2 plus one purchase. Call 794-9826.
•NC Mothers of Twins Club, a caring support, education and resource for parents of multiples. Meetings are at 7:30 p.m. at the Parkway Community Church, 95 Stewart Ave., on the third Tuesday of each month with the exception of July and December. Call 616-3366 or visit www.NCMOC.org.
•Young Widows/Widowers Social Group, a nonsectarian, nonprofit organization of widows and widowers ages 40 to 69 years of age. Fee for members is $3, nonmembers $5. Meets at 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Church, 55h St. and Franklin Ave., Garden City, on the third Wednesday of each month. For additional information call Sandy 996-6574.
•Free Informational Lectures. Chiropractors Dr. Laraine Valenti and Dr. Michael Bernstein will hold free informational lectures in their office, 3000 Hempstead Tpke., Suite 304. They have found that many people appreciate the opportunity to get their health related questions answered by caring doctors. The lectures are held the first Thursday of each month from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Due to limited seating, registration is required by calling Lois 731-0712 or 579-4949. All attendees will receive a free reusable hot/cold pack and a certificate for a complimentary spinal examination and consultation.
•The LI Junior Chamber of Commerce regularly has the Meet and Greet on the first Thursday and the monthly meeting on the third Tuesday of each month, along with a variety of other events throughout the month, For more information on the LI Junior Chamber, visit WWW.LIJC.com. Contact: Martin Dekom, Chairman, 850-2717 – Mdekom@gmail.com; Julie Dekom, Membership Director -Julz_5@yahoo.com; Steven Eiselen, Community Development VP -SEiselen@msn.com.
•St. Bernard’s W/W Interfaith Organization general meeting at 8 to 11 p.m. at the Elks Club, 2612 Veterans Blvd., Massapequa. All are invited. Meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month. For further information contact Chris 631-842-6734.
•The Levittown South-North Wantagh Republican Club meets on the third Thursday of each month at 8 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 3123 N. Jerusalem Rd., Levittown. Food is always served. There is no charge to attend and new members are always welcome. Every meeting has an informative speaker or presentation. Call 731-7600 or 1esr@optonline.net.
•Levittown American Legion Post #1711 meets on the first and third Friday of each month at the Post Headquarters located at 3123 North Jerusalem Rd., Levittown. Meetings start at 8 p.m. Any veterans residing in the area are encouraged to come down to Post Headquarters and join the ranks to share the comradeship we all had when serving as members of the Armed Forces.
•Bethpage Masonic Lodge No. 975 Free and Accepted Masons will meet at 8 p.m. at the Hicksville Masonic Temple, 18 W. Nicholai St., Hicksville. Meetings are every second and fourth Friday. Call 731-2488.
•Bernard’s W/W Interfaith Organization Dance every fourth Friday at the Elks Club, Veterans Blvd., Massapequa, at 8 p.m. to midnight. $12. For further information contact call Chris 631-842-6734.
•Pet Loss Support Group. People who feel very sad about the loss or serious illness of their cat or dog can now come to a bi-weekly support group led by an experienced counselor in the conference room at Bide-A-Wee, 3300 Beltagh Ave., Wantagh. These sessions are open to the public; they are not restricted to Bide-A-Wee clients or adopters. The group facilitator is Medea Berkman, a pet loss group leader with many years of experience. She gently guides the healing process to help people come to terms with their feelings of sadness and loss. No fee, but all donations are gratefully accepted to help Bide-A-Wee provide for the animals in our care until we place them in loving homes. To register call Joan Stoppa in the Bide-A-Wee Wantagh Outreach Office 785-4199, ext. #1. The group sessions meet the first and third Saturdays of every month, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
•First Stroke Survivors meeting will be held at St. Frances de Chantel Church. Meetings will continue to be held on the first Saturday of every month in room 10 of the schoolhouse. St. Frances is located at 1309 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh. Stroke survivors, caregivers and anyone else interested in learning about strokes are invited to attend. These meetings are being conducted by the Hope 4 Stroke Foundation. 2 p.m. For more information call Pete at 804-8495.
